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Which of the following best describes the water cycle?
Which of the following best describes the water cycle?
- Condensation, evaporation, precipitation, runoff
- Runoff, condensation, evaporation, precipitation
- Evaporation, precipitation, condensation, runoff (correct)
- Precipitation, transpiration, evaporation, runoff
Which of the following is NOT a component of Earth's water distribution?
Which of the following is NOT a component of Earth's water distribution?
- Frozen water
- Groundwater
- Lakes, rivers, and streams (correct)
- Saltwater
Why is the availability of drinking water a concern?
Why is the availability of drinking water a concern?
- There is a lack of water on Earth
- Drinking water is contaminated
- Water is unevenly distributed (correct)
- Drinking water is too expensive
What is the purpose of the drainage divide/Continental Divide?
What is the purpose of the drainage divide/Continental Divide?
Which of the following is one of Canada's five main watersheds?
Which of the following is one of Canada's five main watersheds?
Why is the South Saskatchewan River Basin important for water distribution in Alberta?
Why is the South Saskatchewan River Basin important for water distribution in Alberta?
What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?
What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the water cycle?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the water cycle?
What is the largest source of Earth's freshwater?
What is the largest source of Earth's freshwater?
What is the primary source of saltwater on Earth?
What is the primary source of saltwater on Earth?
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